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About Power Fantasy
Power Fantasy is an indie RPG developed by Lava Lamb and released on December 4, 2025 for PC. It positions players as heroes battling endless enemy waves in a rogue-survivors framework. Each run revolves around managing limited resources, selecting upgrades between attacks, and surviving increasingly chaotic battles. The game features 12 distinct characters with unique playstyles and a deep customization system for builds. Its core appeal lies in the tension of balancing risk and reward, every decision impacts survival chances. The single-player mode focuses on permadeath runs, pushing players to experiment with different strategies across repeated playthroughs.
Gameplay
Each session starts with choosing a hero, each with tailored abilities, then defending a static position against escalating enemy waves. Players allocate resources to buy weapons, buffs, and defensive structures before battles begin. During combat, quick reflexes and positioning are key to surviving hordes. Between waves, you spend earned points on permanent upgrades or temporary boosts. The game’s difficulty spikes sharply after wave 20, often forcing players to restart. Controls are simple but require precision, especially during chaotic fights. Sessions last 30, 45 minutes, with the most common failure point being resource mismanagement. Replayability hinges on discovering optimal hero builds and upgrade sequences.
What Players Think
Power Fantasy holds a 4.1/5 on PlayPile, with 74% of 18,000 players completing the core loop. Average playtime is 14 hours, though 32% log over 30 hours due to high replayability. Community moods skew competitive, player forums are packed with build guides and upgrade trees. Critics praise the "addictive feedback loop" but note late-game repetition. One user wrote, "Feeling like a deck builder and tower defense hybrid, but enemies start feeling generic after 10 waves." Achievements are dense (89% completion rate), with 57 total rewards. The game’s price of $29.99 is seen as fair, though 22% of reviews call it "too punishing for casual play."
PlayPile's Take
Power Fantasy excels for fans of high-stakes, iterative gameplay. At $29.99, it offers strong value for its depth, though the steep difficulty curve may frustrate newcomers. The 57 achievements and 89% completion rate suggest strong long-term engagement. Skip if you dislike permadeath or repetitive enemy design. Otherwise, it’s a solid pick for those who thrive on optimizing builds and accepting repeated failures. The game’s greatest strength is its pacing, each run feels distinct until the final third, where polish dips slightly.
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